Ilya Salmanzadeh (born 19 September 1986) is a highly influential GRAMMY® nominated songwriter and producer signed to Wolf Cousins and MXM Music and is known for his work with global pop acts like Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Lizzo, Normani, Ellie Goulding, Beyonce and Coldplay. As one of Ariana Grande's close collaborators he has over the years written and produced a majority of her biggest songs including 'yes, and?', 'we can't be friends', 'break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored', 'into you', 'side to side', 'problem', 'no tears left to cry' and 'god is a woman'. Ilya's attention to details and rhythmic sense allow his music to feel both dynamic and wide-ranging while maintaining a distinct identity creating timeless hit songs.
Worked with: Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, The Weeknd, Kid Laroi, Beyonce, Normani, LISA, Rosalia, Ellie Goulding, Tate McRae, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX, Camila Cabello, Tove Lo among others.